Plastic baseboards - how to fix?

Thinking over the finish of the floor as a whole, it is necessary to be puzzled not only by the choice of the main coating, but also auxiliary elements. For example, the surface will not look harmonious and complete, as well as the entire room as a whole, if there are no skirting boards. Plastic floor skirting boards are especially popular today. How to fix such a product, how to choose a suitable model - all this will be discussed in this article.

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Types

There are several criteria by which they distinguish all models of such bars on the market. It:

• base material;
• purpose - for what type of flooring material;
• functionality.

Important! Of course, dimensions are also taken into account when buying - width, length, thickness, external performance.

Base material

Based on what kind of polymer composition was used in the manufacture, PVC floor skirting boards are divided into the following types:

• rigid - they break easily enough, but not hollow inside, based on foamed PVC;
• rigid hollow - more durable products, but also not of high quality;
• semi-rigid - stand out for their great plasticity, are even sold in ribbons in rolls, are presented in a wide assortment and can be externally made in imitation of any materials.

Appointment

Depending on what type of coating was chosen for the full finish of the floor, you can choose:

• universal plastic baseboard - it is useful for sealing joints of walls and floors made of laminate, wood, tile, linoleum;
• special under the carpet - its feature in a specific form, due to which the coating is pressed to the base and lies all the time smoothly, without shifts.

Functionality

Today, almost everyone is trying to hide the wires so that they do not get confused and do not spoil the overall impression of the interior. Depending on how you feel about this, you can buy:

• standard skirting board;
• a special model with a cable channel, inside which all the wires are laid.

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Pluses of plastic skirting boards

Floor-mounted plastic skirting boards appeared on the market not so long ago, but their popularity today is already on par with the more familiar wooden models. There are more than enough reasons for this:

• Duration of operation - PVC is able to be used over 100 years without damage.
• They withstand any conditions - perfect for both the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, hallway.
• Good flexibility with optimum strength. This makes it possible to beat any room geometry.
• Ease of processing. Despite the good strength characteristics, such a material can be easily cut into parts of the desired size.
• Ease of maintenance - skirting boards can be washed with the usual products used for basic flooring.

Important! Naturally, one cannot ignore the lighter weight, reasonable price.

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Skirting device

To understand the whole principle of attaching a floor plastic baseboard, it is enough to have an idea of ​​which of the parts is intended for what. Full equipment usually includes:

• Straight rails are the main material for sealing joints.
• Corners - designed to decorate the corners of the room, external and internal.
• Joint strips - necessary in order to connect the main rails to each other and make these places less noticeable.
• Stubs are decorative details that adorn the edges and are distinguished by left and right.

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Mounting Methods

Plastic floor skirting boards are also very convenient in that you yourself can choose a more suitable installation method. Of the possible options are:

• Fixing PVC skirting board to glue or “liquid nails”. In fact, the simplest and most time-consuming method. The only thing to consider when choosing this technology is that all abutting surfaces should be as even as possible. Otherwise, the trims can simply fall off, due to a loose fit of the entire surface of the product.
• On special latches. Also not a complicated way of fastening. But here there are some nuances - as a rule, installation is available only once: dismantling and reconnecting such fasteners do not withstand.
• On self-tapping screws. By and large - the most reliable way, and cheap. And all the holes and screw caps that are formed can be easily closed with plugs.

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In this article we made an overview of different types of PVC skirting boards for the floor and how to fix them. We hope that now you understand what material to buy and how best to mount it exactly in the conditions of your premises. Good luck